Three Active Days in Bothell

Day One

“We love shopping the Downtown area in Bothell. We can get everything from fresh bouquets at Shannon’s Flowers to hand-crafted jewelry at Olson’s Fine Jewelry. Best of all, Bothell’s shops are all locally owned and operated and that is important to us.” - Mary and Daniel, Portland, OR

Breakfast and crossword puzzles at Alexa’s Café in Historic Downtown. Named for the owner’s daughter, Alexa’s was voted a breakfast favorite Seattle Times in 2007, come early, tables are always busy!

Browse through the Main Street Antique Mall, visit Paul Richards Clothing and discover hand-crafted furniture by Northwest craftsman in the Bothell Furniture Showroom.

Bike to the Sammamish River Trail at the Bothell Landing then out to the University of Washington Bothell Campus to visit the largest wetland restoration project in the State of Washington, featured in Audubon Magazine.

Return to hotel for a long soak in the hot tub and a glass of local Woodinville Washington wine.

Enjoy authentic Thai dishes at Penn Thai on Main Street, Downtown for dinner.

Day Two

“We first came to Country Village from Vancouver for a wedding over 12 years ago. We return every year because we can get here quickly but feel a world away from home!” - Cathy and Peter Vancouver, B.C.

Enjoy fresh, hot breakfast and lively décor from the local aerospace industry at the North Creek Café in Canyon Park.

Spend the day wandering through the curving pathways and hidden gardens at the famous Country Village. With over 40 eclectic shops, visitors will discover everything from antiques and art galleries to the intimate Amai Day Spa tucked quietly above the bustling and colorful shops.

Visit the elegant Cranberry Cottage for interior décor inspirations across from Country Village. For lunch, enjoy a three-course formal English Tea service at the Elizabeth and Alexander Tea Room, right next door.

Return to the hotel for afternoon cocktails by the fire.

Visit Grazi near Country Village for a romantic Italian dinner.

Day Three

“I live in Eastern Washington, my best girlfriends live in Olympia and Bellingham. We always have our girl’s weekends in Bothell because it’s the center point for all of us. As busy Mom’s who work full-time, meeting in Bothell gives us more time together to shop, eat and talk!” - Lisa B. Wenatchee, WA

Take I-405 South to Seattle and catch breakfast and the famous fish throwers at Pike Place Marke

Wander through hundreds of tiny shops and stalls featuring everything from local produce, flowers and handmade clothing in the Market and Post Alley.

Wrap up in cozy handmade sweaters from the Market and visit the Seattle Center for sightseeing and an IMAX show at the Science Center.

Treat yourself to the area’s finest regional-menu dinner selections at the internationally-known Five Spot Café on Queen Anne Hill.

Enjoy desert at and window shopping at the Westlake Center Downtown.